Riley Kugel is a college basketball player, playing as a guard for the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Kugel began his basketball career at Central Florida Christian Academy before transferring to Dr. Phillips High School for his junior and senior years. During his senior season under the leadership of head coach Ben Witherspoon, Kugel averaged 16.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. His performance earned him recognition as a four-star recruit, placing him among the top prospects in his class. In 2022, Kugel was named to the FABC All-State Second Team and contributed to Dr. Phillips winning its first Class 7A State Championship in 2021.
Kugel began his collegiate career with the Florida Gators in 2022. He became a starter midway through his freshman season, finishing with averages of 9.9 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. His performance during conference play was particularly notable as he averaged 12.6 points per game, marking the highest scoring average for a Florida freshman since Bradley Beal in the 2011-12 season. Kugel's contributions earned him a spot on the SEC All-Freshman team. Despite considering entering the NBA draft after his freshman year, Kugel opted to return to Florida for his sophomore season. On May 8, 2024, Kugel committed to play for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. With Mississippi State, Kugel played in 33 games and started in the first 11 games of the season. In the 2024 season, he averaged 9.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game. He also clocked in 20+ points on three instances.
Riley Kugel nationality
According to his official Mississippi State roster, Riley Kugel is an American citizen.
Riley Kugel hometown
According to his official Kugel was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. Kugel attended Dr. Phillips High school and also played baseball, football and track.
FAQ on Riley Kugel
A. Riley Kugel’s Parents are Alethea Kugel and Sam Estelle
A. He is about 1.96m tall.
A. As of January, 2025, he is 21 years old.
